Leaky Packages with Undeclared Hazmat Leads to $54K+ in Penalties

The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) recently announced that it's issuing civil penalties to 11 companies for allegedly offering undeclared hazardous materials for transportation. The penalties range from $54-91K. Ironically, many of the undeclared hazardous materials were discovered by transportation workers due to leaky packaging. Don't get stuck paying civil penalties like these companies. Remember to…

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A Single Export Control List

The U.S. Department of Commerce is moving ahead with the Obama Administration's plan for simplifying the country's export control program. First on the agenda is streamlining the licensing process. Under the current setup, export licenses are issued by the Department of State and the Bureau of Industry & Security under the Department of Commerce. Exporters…

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